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    Ian's Pizza Milwaukee | Downtown

    3.8 (284 reviews)
    InexpensivePizza
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    IAN'S PIZZA MILWAUKEE | DOWNTOWN ATMOSPHERE

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    Divey
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    Good for groups

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    Mac n' Cheese Pizza
    Jessica O.

    Great Pizza! I got the Mac & cheese pizza and they were both delicious!! Highly recommend.

    Spicy bbq and ravioli pizzas
    Nava L.

    Stopped by after a movie and it was great! The staff was really nice and gave some recommendations cause I was indecisive. The pizza comes out quickly and tastes pretty fresh. I think the spicy bbq had a nice kick and usually I'm not into pasta on pizza but I really liked the ravioli pizza! The cheese on the inside was really creamy and the vodka sauce on the pizza was great! Id definitely come back!

    Mac n' Cheese Pizza Spinach Feta Pesto Pizza
    Cecily W.

    Excellent. Ordered takeout. Got half Mac and cheese, half florentine or pesto, I can't remember. All I remember is that it was tasty. We ordered the 18inch for two people. If you can't tell, we aren't good at understanding how big a pizza that is. But! It was so good we finished it in two meals and it still tasted good reheated. Would order from here again. With prices going up, Ian's has become less expensive than some other pizza places around Milwaukee downtown area

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    Caes F.

    Creative and Innovative Pizzas! Ian's really hit a home run on the flavors. Mac & Cheese Pizza Chicken Alfredo Pasta Pizza Ravioli Pasta Pizza Buffalo Chicken Pizza Chef's Kiss!!! Super appreciate my union members.

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    Crissy K.

    I rarely post reviews let alone negative but I felt this was necessary because if I owned this place I'd want to know. We were traveling for a volleyball tournament and wanted to try pizza and this place had great reviews. Maybe it would have been good had they done what I asked

    Chris C.

    The best! Always a slam dunk, homerun, and delicious every time!!! Unquestionably the best pizza in Milwaukee, with incredible flavors, mixes of robust melty cheese varieties, and veggies & bacon & chicken out the wazoo! Go now. Enjoy! Peace and pizza and love.

    Penne Alfredo Pizza Maui Wowie Pizza Buffalo Chicken Pizza Nashville Pickle Cauliflower
    Elizabeth H.

    Quick and friendly service! We ordered four different slices to go. We had a special Nashville pickle cauliflower, buffalo chicken, penne Alfredo, and of course, Maui Wowie.

    Lucas G.

    Online it says open. Payed $25 to uber there and they are closed by 11:20. Had to pay another $20 to get to the next nearest location. They do this often what a joke.

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    Victor H.

    (From September 2021) Stumbled in here after bar hopping it on MLK BLVD and found this spot to be packed with people looking for pizza. I found some good slices including the Mac & cheese pizza which is a favorite and a satisfying bite for the drink munchies. It must've been fresh out of the oven since it tasted like an actual pizza and not some room-temp slice sitting out in the box overnight like some premade pizzas can taste. The line moves fairly quickly especially on a Friday night. Not to mention that it's easy to access as it's just across the street.

    Genevieve K.

    I generally love Ian's, as it's the perfect place to go as you're wrapping up a late night. That being said, I just had a very uncomfortable experience there. There was another customer who was a non-verbal individual who clearly needed some assistance in ordering. I tried to communicate with him to help him, but it was pretty difficult. Instead of being patient and understanding, the woman at the register rudely yelled at him "you're not getting anymore pizza!" When he had zero slices. Everyone was treating this man like he was some random drunk person causing a problem, which he was not. They were treating a lot of customers pretty poorly. I think it's important to note when you have a restaurant on water street open past midnight, you will have some intoxicated customers. That is not an excuse to be rude to people unless they are causing a legitimate problem. And even then you should still be polite and there are plenty of authorities outside should a problem arise.

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    Spent over $100 on 2 pizzas and one order of sticks for delivery. Got the pizza toppings wrong. Also arrived cold. Never again.

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    I got a slice. It was good, hot, sauce was tasty. They also had Brand New playing when I walked in. NICE.

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    They may have good pie but they lost my on-line order. Don't trust the interweb, CALL in you order.

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    Litch rally the best 2 slices of pie I've had in years. And it's not just because I was a few beers deep

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    2 years ago

    Best pizza in town. Love the flavor, always made to perfection. Service is nice as well. Never had an issue. Its a 10/10!!

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    Zaffiro's Pizza

    3.8
    (446 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Met friends at Zaffiro's for dinner, a place they consider one of their favorites. They have always…read moreraved about how incredible the pizza is, and I have to agree. This old school, family owned restaurant is very much a neighborhood classic that has stood the test of time. The thin crust is the perfect base for the amazingly tangy Italian sauce. The toppings are generously portioned, and the pizza (available in 12" & 14") is cut into squares, which make it all too easy to eat more! We started with the fried mushrooms and eggplant, which were very generously sized. Our table of four barely made a dent. The breading on both was great, trapping in the heat, flavors and firmness of the veggies. The eggplant especially, which in my experience can be mushy, was excellent. I loved how it was served with lemon wedges. The tartness of the lemon mixed with the zest of the marinara sauce made the eggplant something I could have eaten just by itself. The restaurant has a bar area first, then a dining room adjacent. The tables here are packed in pretty tight. We ended up at a corner table, and could bump elbows with the people sitting next to us. Still, everyone was respectful of each other's space and no issues were had. Our servers maneuvered through effortlessly and quickly.

    I love Zaffiro's: so many of my friends think only of pizza but the menu is so much more!…read more There are options for dining (room or by and at the bar) and a full bar. Every time I go, I always think, "They come to take orders or simply check on us the perfect amount"--I know they want to ensure I've got everything I need but they don't feel overbearing (this is regarding servers or the bartender). Finally, I order the same thing each time: garden salad with house Italian dressing and the special pizza (sausage, mushroom, onion). Salad is crisp and the pizza is consistent--the best.

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    Dorsia

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    (654 reviews)
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    I've been here a few times and it's always great. The last time we got the eggplant chips and…read morepiccante pasta. I absolutely love the fact that you can order a half potion of any pasta dish! The service was great-the staff was super friendly and accommodating. The inside was very nice and has an elegant vibe. The eggplant chips tasted great, super thin and well seasoned. I wanted to taste and feel a little more eggplant, but they were chips and followed through with the assignment! The piccante pasta is one of my favorites, and not just because chicken is included vs. an add on. The shape of the pasta is super fun and holds the sauce perfectly. The sauce is phenomenal, I normally ask for all the salt, Parmesan, red pepper, etc. up front because I'm so used to things being under-seasoned but not with this dish! It had the perfect amount of salt and spice in addition to the pasta having the ideal al dente cook to it. I highly recommend and cannot wait to go back for more!

    Surprisingly calm and relaxed for a Sunday. Very approachable staff, and despite the price point, I…read morefound the pasta to be really good! I always hesitate paying a bunch for pasta, but this fettuccine was the perfect balance that didn't make me feel too bloated or sickly after from the amount of cheese. I don't think I'd do the breaded chicken again with this, but I already knew it would hit on some of their other dishes. Overall very nice, and I'd love to try their pasta flight next time I'm in town

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    Zayna's Pizza

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    2.9
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    I enjoy their food and size. I don't wait along time for delivery. I love their fresh crispy…read morechicken and gravy and mash potatoes

    i wish i could leave 0 stars. i ordered a pizza in the store today. i looked at their…read morecoupon book and it had a 14 inch 1 topping for 15.99 i ordered it with mushrooms. the counter girl says its 16.99 and t he booklet is out dated. i say well its your coupon ,why do you have out dated ones on the counter, and she says well that it needs to be updated. i mean if its old get it off the counter, or give me the adverized price ......!!! what place does that ? so the pizza. the crust is white, no color,no flavor, the cheese is white and looks like it was just steamed , no color, no flavor , if it WAS real cheese, its the worst. then the mushrooms, they are canned, no pizzeria uses canned mushrooms unlesss you ask for them in the few places that still have them. the pizza sauce???? all that can be said is that it was red,other than that it wasnt pizza sauce, at least not like any pizzeria makes it.under cooked , canned mushrooms, sauce that should not be called pizza sauce,cheese??? that ,well i dont know what , but it didnt taste like any cheese i ever had at a real pizzeria. just shy of 19 dollars and it went in the garbage can. its been decades since i ate thiers and i; never will again . if you want pizza go to lisas, balistreris, calderone, zaffiros ,fillippo's and enjoy it. they are almost the same price ( WOW) and great pie, dont make a mistake like this

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    San Giorgio Pizzeria Napoletana

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    4.5
    (367 reviews)
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    This is a must try if you're in Milwaukee!…read more Watching the pizzas being made right in front of you is an experience in itself. The open kitchen lets you see the craftsmanship that goes into every order, and the team is friendly, welcoming, and happy to interact with guests. Their passion for what they do really stands out. I definitely ordered more than I could finish, but it was worth it! I recommend enjoying the pizza at the restaurant since it's best fresh from the oven. Since this is an authentic Italian restaurant, they don't serve ranch with their pizza, which I completely understand. I personally love a good ranch with my pizza, but that's just my preference. The Caprese salad was fresh and flavorful, and the pasta ball appetizer was delicious. Between the quality of the food, the welcoming atmosphere, and getting to watch everything come together, this was one of my favorite dining experiences in Milwaukee. I will definitely be back.

    12/10 Absolutely a must go!…read more One of the only places willing to accommodate a larger reservation for my graduation dinner which was a huge plus. I was also excited to try this place because we have had Calderone club (same ownership) and we love it. This place exceeded expectations with a specialty of neopolitan pizza from a brick oven it truly is great! I would also recommend their cocktails which are just as good as the food. We also enjoyed their special pasta and the eggplant fries. Everyone was silent during dinner as they were busy enjoying. We also enjoyed our server who engaged with us entered great conversations and made tremendous recommendations. We loved the Friday night atmosphere as well make sure to grab a reservation.

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